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Trump plastic straw move deemed a ‘devastating but unsurprising act of shortsightedness’

SIAN Sutherland, co-founder of A Plastic Planet & Plastic Health Council, has slammed President Donald Trump's plans to reverse the move to phase out...
Berry Global Tethered Closure

Tethered closures ‘should not impede the drinking experience’

BERRY Global has claimed 'high performance, robust solutions and intuitive functionality' will be crucial to achieving consumer buy-in to tethered closures for plastic bottles,...
Lesley Smith, The Label Makers

Label manufacturer adds to senior team with new appointment

THE Label Makers has announced the appointment of Lesley Smith as business development manager for Scotland and the English Borders. With 18 years' experience in...
Green Oil lubricant in Berry bottle

Berry bottle and cap solution supports Green Oil’s eco goals

A bottle and cap solution from Berry Global, both made from post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic, is supporting the environmental goals of performance lubricants manufacturer...
Packaging Startup Awards

ThePackHub reveals finalists for 2025 Packaging Startup Awards

THE finalists for the 2025 Packaging Startup Awards have been announced by ThePackHub. The awards celebrate innovations from star-up businesses that are transforming the future of...
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Kammac reports ‘significant surge’ in demand for healthier products

THIRD-party logistics provider Kammac has reported a 'surge' in wellness-related business at the start of 2025, driven by health-conscious trends such as Dry January...

Tesco to use packaging to determine Brits’ grape-buying preferences

TESCO is launching its biggest ever survey into Brits' grape-buying preferences using new clearly labelled packaging. The packaging will clearly define the grapes by one...

Frylight launches spray oil for air fryers

FRYLIGHT has launched a new spray oil product designed for high temperatures to enhance air fryer cooking. The product's bottle is made from 30% recycled...
Packaging Innovations & Empack 2025 Innovation Gallery

Innovation Gallery highlights shift towards ‘balancing performance with sustainability’

VISITORS to Packaging Innovations & Empack 2025 will have the opportunity to explore ten of the most innovative packaging solutions from the past year. Organised...
i2r Packaging Solutions trays

i2r adds to aluminium container portfolio

ALUMINIUM tray producer i2r Packaging Solutions has added to its container portfolio with the B Series. The expanded range, which is in addition to the...